No, seriously! Every time that any standard is submitted to ANSI for approval or revision, it is first put into public review. That's right, I said public. PLASA (formerly ESTA) is who puts forth our entertainment standards. At this very moment, there are 11 Entertainment Technology standards up for public review.
- BSR E1.21 – 201x, Entertainment Technology — Temporary Ground-Supported Structures Used to Cover the Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events
- BSR E1.6-2 – 201x, Entertainment Technology — Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Electric Chain Hoists for the Entertainment Industry
- BSR E1.39 – 201x, Entertainment Technology –Selection and Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems on Portable Structures Used in the Entertainment Industry
- BSR E1.1 – 201x, Entertainment Technology – Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders
- BSR E1.6-3 – 201x, Selection and Use of Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry
- BSR E1.41 – 201x, Recommendations for Measuring and Reporting Photometric Performance Data for Entertainment Luminaires Utilizing Solid State Light Sources
- BSR E1.18-1 – 201x, Standard for the selection, installation, and use of single-conductor portable power feeder cable systems for use at 600 volts nominal or less for the distribution of electrical energy in the entertainment and live-event industries
- BSR E1.24 – 201x, Entertainment Technology – Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors
- BSR E1.32 – 201x, Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Incandescent Lamp Luminaires
- BSR E1.33-201x, Entertainment Technology – Extensions to E1.31 for Transport of ANSI E1.20
- ANSI E1.26 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Recommended testing methods and values for shock absorption of floors used in live performance venues
All of the preceding, except for ANSI E1.26 – 2006, is in public review until October 18, 2011. ANSI E1.26 – 2006 is in public review until August 30, 2011.
From PLASA about the documents, review and voting process:
The draft documents are produced by members of the working groups in the Technical Standards Program. Membership in the working groups is open to all who are affected by the work of the group; membership in PLASA or any other association is not a requirement. Voting members are required to attend meetings, but observer members are not, although they are welcome to attend and to speak on issues if they choose. More information about working groups and an application to join are available under the working groups link.
I'm not certain how untimely the first item on the list, BSR E1.21 – 201x, looks with all of the staging incidents that have occurred this summer, but certainly now is the time for those involved, and even those not directly, to make a stronger standard. Just remember, they aren't looking for rants – as valid as they may be.
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Way to go! This is what has been needed and I am glad all the dialog/discussions are leading to this point! Thank you everyone for getting involved and caring about safety!
I would like to reinforce Dave's comments. As a long time participant in several Technical Standards Program task and working groups, I can assure you that we really do want to hear from you. Let us know what you think about the proposed standards, make suggestions, ask questions. The more specific the better.